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2019 Ford Ecosport Brakes Problems

NHTSA lists 15 brake complaints for the 2019 Ford Ecosport, 3% of its 460 total complaints for the year. No brake-specific recall is on file. Median mileage at failure was 17,500 miles, with no crashes, fires, or injuries reported.

Brakes complaints
15
3% of 460
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
17,500 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical brake symptoms owners report

  • Owners report sudden loss of vehicle stability control while driving, causing temporary loss of control.
  • Some describe brakes engaging or failing to engage on their own, without driver input.
  • Several complaints describe the brakes seizing or feeling unresponsive at the same time the check engine, battery, or ABS lights illuminate.
  • One owner reported a loud squeaking noise from the brakes after a car wash, following a recall notice.
  • A few complaints tie brake concerns to separate engine power-loss events, where reduced braking was noticed alongside reduced acceleration.

When 2019 Ford Ecosport brake complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 12, 2020, latest Apr 25, 2026.

2019 Ford Ecosport brakes complaints: complaints filed per month2Jan 2020May 2022Mar 2024Jul 2024Feb 2025Mar 2026
15 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2020 to Apr 2026; peak Aug 2020 (2).

Brakes recalls for the 2019 Ford Ecosport

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Brakes complaints by Ecosport model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 201834 (5%)
  2. 201915 (3%)
  3. 202013 (3%)
  4. 202114 (5%)
  5. 20221 (10%)

Frequently asked questions

How many 2019 Ford Ecosport owners complained about brakes?
NHTSA lists 15 brake-related complaints for the 2019 Ford Ecosport, which is 3% of the 460 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a brake recall for the 2019 Ford Ecosport?
No. The data shows no related recalls listed for the brake complaints on this model year.
At what mileage do brake problems tend to show up?
The median mileage at failure among these complaints is 17,500 miles.
Did any 2019 Ecosport brake complaints involve crashes or injuries?
No. NHTSA data for this component and year shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries.
How does the 2019 Ecosport compare to other years for brake complaints?
The 2019 model had 15 brake complaints (3% share), fewer than the 2018 model's 34 complaints (5% share), based on NHTSA data.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.